Easy Chicken Caesar Lasagna Recipe
This creamy chicken Caesar lasagna combines tender shredded chicken, fresh spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and layers of cheesy goodness for an easy weeknight dinner.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1.5 cups milk
- 4 ounces light cream cheese
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- to taste ground black pepper
- 0.5 cups Caesar dressing Marzetti Simply Dressed
- 0.5 cups Parmesan cheese grated
- 9 units lasagna noodles cooked according to package
- 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 3 cups Mozzarella cheese shredded
- 3 cups chopped spinach or kale
- 0.5 cups sun dried tomatoes packed in oil
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Melt the butter over medium-high heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 2-3 minutes. Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth and creamy. Add the cream cheese, Parmesan, and Caesar dressing, whisking until fully combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook the lasagna noodles according to package directions. Add the shredded chicken to the sauce mixture and keep warm over low heat.
- Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish and preheat oven to 375°F. Layer 3 lasagna noodles, half the chicken sauce, 1.5 cups chopped spinach, 0.25 cups sun dried tomatoes, and 1 cup shredded mozzarella. Repeat layers, ending with noodles topped with remaining mozzarella.
- Cover with greased foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
This lasagna is perfect for a cozy dinner and can be prepared in advance and baked before serving.